Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Officer, Australia

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Officer...

Officer is a coastal city in Australia. It is a fairly dense city close to the water with a population of 1761 people. The water temperature around Officer varies slightly year round. The temperature ranges from 12.2°C (53.9°F) in August up to 19.3°C (66.7°F) in the month of February, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 15°C (60°F) and the best time for water activities is late winter, since Officer is located in the southern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Officer?

The current water temperature in the month of June near Officer is about:

Are there surf spots located close to Officer?

There are not many surf spots close to Officer. A spot that might be worth checking out is Pt Leo, which is roughly 30.5km (19.5miles) away from Officer. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Pt Leo and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Officer are Second Reef, which is 31.4km (19.5miles) away, and Surfies Point, located roughly 31.9km (19.8miles) from Officer.

Are there gorgeous beaches near by?

Not too many beaches are close to Officer. One that might be worth checking out is Oreti Beach, which is 1231.5km (764.9miles) away from Officer. If you have some extra time, you can also check out Tunnel Beach, which is 1321.1km (820.5miles) away from Officer.

Which wetsuit thickness do I need for Officer?

The sea temperature around Officer is relatively cold, reaching up to 19°C (67°F) in the months of January, February, and March. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during July, August, and September, temperatures cool down to nearly 12°C (54°F). During this season, a 3-4mm wetsuit is required to feel comfortable, but some people might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a pair of boots and a wetsuit hoodie.

How is the diving and fishing close to Officer?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions vary quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 12 to 17°C (54-63°F) during summer. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions change during January, February, and March when temperatures reach 14 to 19°C (58-67°F). Fish which like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Officer: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Officer...

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